Bamber Bridge company reacts to growth opportunities by seeking to appoint an Assistant General Manager

Haigh Rail Limited was formed by Chris Haigh in 2011 to provide the highest quality, value-for-money, multidisciplinary service to key industrial sectors. Since inception, the business has grown considerably, including several complementary divisions, operating across the rail, construction and engineering sectors.

The business employs 50 staff and has offices in Doncaster and Crewe, as well as the Training Division and Head Office at Bamber Bridge, near Preston.

As a result of its continued success, Haigh Rail is now looking to recruit its first Assistant General Manager. The new position will support the Managing Director in the day-to-day running of all company operations, ensuring a positive, safe and profitable working environment. This newly created role will also support the HR function, whilst ensuring clients’ expectations are managed and exceeded.

Commented Chris Haigh, Managing Director, Haigh Rail: “The role will report directly to myself and is a key enabler in developing the future structure of the company. This is because it will help to free up my time to allow me to focus on the strategic tasks required to continue to grow the business.

“For the right candidate, this role will provide a great deal of career enhancement opportunities and autonomy, since we aim to help them develop the skill sets and confidence to eventually take over the General Manager position, covering the entire business portfolio.”

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